The popularity of online shopping is at an all-time high and set to continue to grow. With the larger selection of goods online and the lower cost of retail, as opposed to being a bricks and mortar operation the reasons are clear.
The costs of setting up your own online business have dramatically come down with the ability to open an online store on platforms such as Etsy and eBay. So find a route to potential clients is now cheaper than ever.
However deciding on your products and route to market is only part of the puzzle of being a successful retailer. In addition to having great products, being competitive and finding your clients. They have to get the purchase and like the experience. This will encourage them to recommend your products and to become a repeat client.
The customer ordering experience will be good as it should be through an established sales platform or shopping cart website. The next stage is down to you, its setting accurate expectations and giving for your clients and selecting a parcel delivery service that can meet your expectations.
Points that you should consider when selecting your cheap parcel delivery services :-
1. Accurate parcel delivery tracking.
Accurate online real-time tracking. It is very important for you to be able to advise your clients, that your goods have been despatched and how they can monitor their delivery. This is especially important for international shipments. For example if you have sent a parcel delivery to Germany
and the carrier has an issue locating the delivery address. The receiver can see this and proactively contact the carrier and resolve the issue.
2. Transit TimesYou want to be able to offer various delivery options. Clients sometimes need a fast next day urgent delivery service, other times they are willing to wait a few days and have a lower delivery cost.
3. CostsYou want to ensure that your delivery costs are competitive for the service that you are buying.
4. Delivery notificationSome carriers are now offering a text and email to the receiver on the day of delivery giving them a one or two hour delivery window so they know when their delivery will be made and can ensure someone is in.
5. Company ReviewsThe way in which a parcel delivery courier service treats its existing clients, is likely to be the way you are treated. So ensure that you read reviews explaining other clients previous experience with your potential suppliers.
6, AutomationYou will need to give a shipping service lots f information about your shipments. Some services will offer automatic uploads from your sale data from eBay, Amazon or a csv file. This type of facility can save hours of your time in processing orders once it is set up. So you should ensure that it is available if you will be doing any volume dispatches.
I hope that these parcel shipping tips, help you find the perfect courier partner for your business.
Misty Jhones